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After reconnecting to his Māori roots, Taratoa Stappard’s career excels
April 15, 2023
Ever since filmmaker Taratoa Stappard started digging into his own identity about four years ago, “the stories have been coming,” he said, and they’ve been getting quite a bit of traction, too. The story that sparked it all for Stappard is his short film, “Taumanu,” which is screening tonight as one of Aspen Film’s Shortsfest […]
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A young filmmaker’s journey to Aspen Shortsfest, and beyond
April 14, 2023
There’s nothing like watching your film amongst an audience and feeling the validation that you made something that actually affects people — 25-year-old filmmaker Julia Elihu looks toward this moment tonight when “In the Garden of Tulips” makes its world premiere at Aspen Film’s Shortsfest. Elihu is an Iranian-American writer and director based in Los […]
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Shortsfest fans can digest ‘All Choked Up’ premiere tonight
April 11, 2023
A Colorado filmmaker will debut her new short film “All Choked Up” tonight during Aspen Film’s first evening of Shortsfest 2023 programming. The four-minute film is a dark comedy telling the story of a woman who must decide whether to save her husband when he chokes on a sandwich during lunch. The film was written […]
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Empowering the short film: 32nd annual Shortsfest
April 10, 2023
Aspen Film’s 32nd annual Shortsfest will commence this week, with 79 short films from over 33 countries to be screened across 11 programs. As one of only four Oscar-qualifying festivals in the United States strictly dedicated to shorts, the prestigious festival this year looks to introduce viewers to a vast array of fast-rising filmmakers and […]
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VP of Finance (FULL TIME)
April 5, 2023
Job Summary: Aspen Film, a non-profit organization in Aspen, Colorado, seeks a VP, Finance to oversee the financial operations of the organization and its ownership of the Aspen Film Isis Theatre, a commercial multiplex theater. The VP, Finance will report both to Aspen Film’s Executive Director Aspen and Film Board Treasurer. This position will be […]
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Best of 2023: Arts and Entertainment
March 26, 2023
Each year in April, the much-esteemed Aspen Film Shortsfest is one of just four Oscar-qualifying short-film festivals in the country. In 2022, Shortsfest selected 77 films to screen out of 3,000 applicants from around the world, and winners included director Joanna Quinn’s Affairs of Art, which went on to be nominated for an Academy Award […]
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ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES STELLAR PROGRAM OF FILMS FOR THE 32nd ANNUAL ASPEN SHORTSFEST
March 24, 2023
ASPEN FILM ANNOUNCES STELLAR PROGRAM OF FILMS FOR THE 32nd ANNUAL ASPEN SHORTSFEST New Voices & Diverse Perspectives from Around the World Emerging and Established Talents & the Most Notable World Premieres & Filmmakers ASPEN, Colo.– Aspen Film, the year-round film arts, and education organization, today announced its program for the 32nd Aspen Shortsfest, April […]
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Aspen Film’s Independent By Nature :32 Video Challenge
March 2, 2023
Aspen Film’s Independent By Nature :32 Video Challenge Submissions open March 2 – April 2 Voting April 10 – 16 | Winners announced April 16 All ages may submit —Free online GRAND PRIZE FOR FIRST PLACE WINS – CANON M50MKII Camera Kit + THINK TANK SpeedTop 15 shoulder bag In 32 seconds, show us how […]
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OFFICE + OPERATIONS ADMIN (FULL TIME)
February 6, 2023
Office + Operations Admin This role is responsible for the smooth and efficient running of Aspen Film’s daily office operations and administration, in addition to providing basic support to Aspen Film’s Board of Directors, operations at the Isis Theatre, and the Isis Condominium HOA. Primary duties to include: Maintaining all office systems (mail, email, phones, […]
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Director Scott Cooper to hold Q&A after Academy Screening of ‘The Pale Blue Eye’
December 19, 2022
Scott Cooper is looking forward to being back in Aspen to support his new film The Pale Blue Eye, screening as part of Aspen Film’s Academy Screenings on Tuesday. “I love Aspen, but I’ve been so busy making films that I haven’t had a chance to get back so I’m bringing my entire family,” he […]
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